Wednesday April 24

6:45 pm: Doors open

CLASSES
7:00-8:00 pm: Adventure & Deep Dive
8:15-9:15 pm: Beginners & Core Concepts
8:15-9:15 pm: Newcomer Taster

DANCE
9:30-11:30 pm: DJ Dance Party w/ DJ Andree George

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We won't be taking payments at the door.

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We made some changes:

Starting in April 2024, WNH’s new masking policy is as follows:
- Masks are required during classes and until 9:15 pm.
- Masks are optional during the dance.
WNH will continue to provide masks and hand sanitizer.

Photo by Clever Plum Photos

Newcomer Taster Class (8:15-9:15 pm)

All levels are welcome; no dance experience is necessary!
Jump-start into partnered dancing and enjoy entry to the social dance afterward to practice your new skills and meet new friends.

April Progressive Series (4 weeks)

Reminder: You can register for drop-in classes on first and second classes of the series if you cannot attend the whole month.

Volunteering

Want to get these lessons for free? We have volunteering opportunities to get you into the dance and lesson(s) for free. Subscribe to volunteer email list via this form.

Put it on your calendar!

WNH Events:

• May 1: Dance Party to Live Music w/ Don Neely Swingtet

Don Neely Swingtet are renowned for authentically performing the exciting sound of Big Band Swing, Hot Syncopated 1920s Jazz, 1930s & 1940s Swing, Blues, Dixieland, Vintage Jazz, Traditional Jazz, and Western Swing. Whatever flavor of swing music gets your feet moving, be sure that Don Neely Swingtet has something for you!

• May 1-22: Free 15min Shim Sham Lesson w/ Sol Zitter

Other Events:

• Friday, April 26: Screening of “Everything Remains Raw” Documentary (6-11 pm @ the 418 Project in Santa Cruz)

A Historical Perspective on Hip Hop Dance
@155 River Street South Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Book tickets and read more about the event here.

Moncell Durden is a dance educator, choreographer, ethnographer, embodied historian, author, and associate professor of practice at the University of Southern California’s Glorya Kaufman International School of Dance. He created this documentary which traces the roots of Hip Hop Dance through the ages including footage of and interviews with some of the pioneers, including legendary Savoy Ballroom dancers of Harlem and many others. The roots are truly deep and this journey is so important for us to all take part in. Moncell has graciously agreed to attend the Swingout Santa Cruz screening and take part in a discussion. Afterwards, there will be a mix of Swing, Soul, Disco, R&B, & Hip Hop music for everyone to dance.

Join Swingout Santa Cruz in making this an educational and fun evening to grow from and immerse yourself in the history of these dances that we love so much. All proceeds after cost will go directly to Moncell to continue the work he does through his organization Intangible Roots.

Community Fund Donation

This is a way for dancers who have a little extra money to help those who cannot afford to take classes or come to dances. Anybody can donate, and anyone can ask to be subsidized. Find out details and donate on our website.